QUESTION
Can my wife take away my green card if we get a divorce?
Asked on Mar 28th, 2011 on Immigration - California
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I got married 6 years ago, my wife is a citizen and got my green card 6 months ago. Now things are not working out between us. Does she have any right to my green card to be revoked? We got married in India and can we be divorced in u.s.a? What is it I need to do to keep my greencard status? I mean what procedure do I need to follow? I have no idea about immigration laws!
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Immigration Law Attorney serving Costa Mesa, CA
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If you have already been granted your permanent Green Card (good for 10 years) then you wife cannot take it away from you or have it revoked. You can get divorced in the U.S. based on the law of the state you are residing in.
Answered on Mar 29th, 2011 at 11:45 PM
Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Francisco, CA
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You have very good questions but the answer is very detailed. Please make an appointment with a competent immigration attorney in your area so you can fully present your case and get a full picture of your own options. A person cannot "take" away your green card. Only the US government can do that!
Answered on Mar 28th, 2011 at 10:51 PM
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If you already have your green card, your wife can not take it away. You can file for divorce in the USA, in the court closest to your home, even if you got married in India.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2011 at 10:08 PM